TU954 · Level 8 · 4 years

Event Management

Technological University Dublin - Grangegorman · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

306

Up 14 points since 2023 (292).

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About this course

A degree in planning and running events such as festivals, conferences and corporate events.

How long
4 years
What you study
You learn event planning and design, marketing, sponsorship, staging and health and safety, as well as management, finance and law. You can choose a European language. Year 1 includes event industry studies and event operations.
Placement and abroad
You complete 150 hours of work experience in Year 1 and a six-month placement in Year 3.
Where it can lead
Careers include event manager, event planner, festival director, conference manager, PR officer and wedding planner, and many graduates set up their own event companies.
Who it suits
Suits students who are organised, like working with people and enjoy making things happen.

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About Personal services

Covers hospitality, event management, and sports leisure

Gaining knowledge and skills related to hospitality, travel, leisure, and various personal care services. This field focuses on customer service, business management, event planning, and the cultural aspects of tourism. E.g. Hospitality Management, Event Management, Culinary Arts, Sports and Leisure.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026306Published after the final round
2025 300300367
2024 293293387
2023 292292378

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O4

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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